While Examining a Thick, Heavy, Flat Steel Plate Bolted to the Oil

While examining a thick, heavy, flat steel plate bolted to the oil pan rails and main bearing caps, Technician A suggests it is used to stiffen the crankcase to reduce torsional twisting. Technician B says the plate is used to prevent oil from splashing up onto the cylinder walls and causing high oil consumption. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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